Sydney Thunder honour Australia's indigenous culture by wearing special jersey - in pictures

Sydney players wore the kit during their Big Bash League match against Hobart Hurricanes on Saturday

Indigenous performers wait to welcome the players to the field before the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney Showground Stadium on Saturday. Getty Images

Players and umpires during an indigenous ceremony before the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney Showground Stadium. Getty Images

Players removed their shoes before attending an indigenous ceremony before the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players wore kits in honour of indigenous culture at the Big Bash League on Saturday. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players wore special 'indigenous' kits during their Big Bash League match against Hobart Hurricanes. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players before an indigenous ceremony during their Big Bash League match against Hobart Hurricanes. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players take the field for an indigenous ceremony at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players wore 'indigenous' kits during their Big Bash League match on Saturday. Getty Images

Sydney Thunder players honoured Australia's indigenous culture on Saturday by wearing specially-designed jerseys during their Big Bash League match against Hobart Hurricanes.

The kit is designed by Sydney-based Rheanna Lotter and is said to symbolise 'the connection, commitment and inclusivity of the Thunder Nation', the Sydney team posted on their website.

According to the team, the kit has a large circle which represents the team while smaller circles represent the supporters, staff and the wider community.

Sydney Thunder fast bowler Brendan Doggett , who is a Worimi native, hoped the initiative will inspire young indigenous cricketers across Australia.

“I reckon it looks awesome and it’s a good stepping-stone towards acknowledging indigenous culture in Australian cricket,” Doggett was quoted as saying by the franchise website. “My culture is a massive part of me so I definitely will be wearing it with pride.

“It’s great to see so many indigenous cricketers breaking through the professional ranks now. I think it’s important for us to be role models for these kids and show them that cricket is another avenue to expand themselves and learn about themselves.

“It’s always been a goal to use the BBL as an avenue to promote our game in indigenous communities and by wearing playing shirts like this, it’s going to help leaps and bounds."

Sydney won the match by four wickets with two balls to spare after Alex Hales hit 55 during their chase of 163.